arms arms /ˈɑːrmz/

noun

1. () Weapons considered collectively  ( implements of war , weaponry , munition , arms , weapons system )
   weapons considered collectively
     The rebel group was armed with powerful weapons.
   The rebel group was armed with powerful weapons.
   
   
2. (heraldry) the official symbols of a family, state, etc.  ( arms , blazon , blazonry , coat of arms )
   (heraldry) the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
   
   

 arm arm /ˈɑːrm/

noun

1. () A human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb  ( arm )
   a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
    My arm is sore after lifting weights at the gym
   My arm is sore after lifting weights at the gym
   
   
2. () Any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm  ( branch , limb , arm )
   any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
    The arm of the record player
   the arm of the record player
    An arm of the sea
   an arm of the sea
    A branch of the sewer
   a branch of the sewer
   
3. () The part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person  ( arm )
   the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person
    She rested her book on the arm of the sofa as she reached for her cup of tea.
   She rested her book on the arm of the sofa as she reached for her cup of tea.
   
   
4. () Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting  ( arm , weapon system , weapon )
   any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
    He was licensed to carry a weapon
   he was licensed to carry a weapon
   
   
5. The part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm  ( arm , sleeve )
   the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
    The dress had three-quarter sleeves that were perfect for the weather
   The dress had three-quarter sleeves that were perfect for the weather
   
   
6. A division of some larger or more complex organization  ( arm , subdivision , branch )
   a division of some larger or more complex organization
    A branch of Congress
   a branch of Congress
    Botany is a branch of biology
   botany is a branch of biology
    The Germanic branch of Indo-European languages
   the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages
   

verb

1. () Prepare oneself for a military confrontation  ( fortify , gird , build up , arm )
   prepare oneself for a military confrontation
    The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East
   The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East
    Troops are building up on the Iraqi border
   troops are building up on the Iraqi border
   
2. () Supply with arms  ( arm )
   supply with arms
    The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan
   The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan